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Welcome to the Rodent Activity Analysis Website

Rodents are more than just a nuisance—they represent significant public health and urban management challenges. This website analyzes rodent activity trends in New York City (2020–2024) using advanced statistical and geographic tools.

🎯 Objectives of the Project

What We Aim to Achieve

  1. Understand Temporal Trends
    Investigate how rodent activity fluctuates across seasons and years.

  2. Analyze Geographic Distribution
    Identify rodent activity hotspots and their correlation with food scrap drop-off sites.

  3. Assess Socioeconomic Impact
    Explore how factors like rental prices and house values influence rodent activity.

  4. Build Predictive Models
    Develop statistical models to predict rodent activity using geographic and socioeconomic data.

🔑 Key Findings

  • Temporal Trends: Rodent activity peaks in the summer and declines in the winter.
  • Geographic Insights: Manhattan and Brooklyn have the highest rodent activity, while Staten Island has the least.
  • Socioeconomic Factors: Rental prices and house values have a small but significant impact on rodent activity.
  • Predictive Models: Borough-level data improves model accuracy, highlighting the importance of localized analysis.

👩‍💻 Meet the Team

This project is the result of a collaborative effort by the P8105 Team. Our mission is to provide actionable insights that enhance urban health management strategies in New York City. We hope our work contributes to a cleaner, healthier NYC for all residents.

🌆 Closing Note

Explore the site to learn more about our work, findings, and the steps we recommend to tackle rodent activity in NYC. Let’s make NYC a safer, cleaner place for everyone!